As I took my walk with Rosa this morning, we began talking about our families. I had just returned from a visit to Pennsylvania to see my folks. One of Rosa's comments struck me at the core. As an achiever, I have become so accustomed to "doing" that "being" has become much more difficult...especially with those I care about the most.
Achieving or "doing" is important, however, if we're not paying attention, it's easy to make decisions that aren't aligned with our life's purpose.

My communication classes often focus on active listening, as being present to and for others is a skill that is often overlooked. I suppose an added component should be do you spend more time as a "human being" or a "human doing" and how does your decision affect your ability to connect with the people in your life?

I leave tomorrow for a week of "just being" and I challenge you to schedule some time to do the same!